AIRC 2027: The 6th Annual International Research Conference hosted by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) serves as a global forum where scholars define the future course of management thought and practice. The three-day conference provides a platform for exchanging thought-provoking ideas, addressing issues across diverse management domains, and emphasizing capacity building to translate research into effective management practices.

• Event Classification: International Research Conference & Pre-Conference Doctoral Workshop
• Conference Dates: February 25–27, 2027 (Thursday to Saturday)
• Pre-Conference Doctoral Workshop: February 24, 2027
• Participation Mode: Physical / On-Campus (IIM Lucknow Campus, Prabandh Nagar, Lucknow, India)
• Publication & Recognition: ISBN-registered e-proceedings publication, Best Paper Awards across all 14 tracks, and select high-quality papers considered for partner journals including *Journal of Indian Business Research*, *Metamorphosis: A Journal of Management Research*, and *IIM Ranchi Journal of Management Studies (IRJMS)*.

Submissions are invited across 14 verified primary management disciplines and specialized research areas:

• Track 01: Agri Business Management (Agricultural economics, supply chain, rural marketing, food processing, sustainable farming)
• Track 02: Business Communication (Organizational communication, audience theory, cross-cultural studies, media ethics)
• Track 03: Economics & Business Environment (Macroeconomic policies, global trade, industrial organization, public policy)
• Track 04: Business Sustainability (ESG frameworks, circular economy, climate change policy, impact investing)
• Track 05: Decision Sciences (Operations research, econometrics, optimization models, predictive statistics)
• Track 06: Finance and Accounting (Corporate finance, asset pricing, fintech, auditing, green financial instruments)
• Track 07: General and Legal Management (Corporate governance, business ethics, legal frameworks, regulatory policy)
• Track 08: Human Resource Management (Strategic HRM, organizational culture, change management, leadership, diversity)
• Track 09: Happiness and Wellbeing (Biophysical evidence, workplace wellbeing, digital wellness, positive psychology, PERMA)
• Track 10: Information Technology and Systems (Artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cybersecurity, digital transformation)
• Track 11: Indian Knowledge System (Ancient Indian wisdom, indigenous management systems, traditional knowledge frameworks)
• Track 12: Marketing Management (Consumer behavior, digital marketing, AI in marketing, retail analytics, brand management)
• Track 13: Operation & Supply-Chain Management (Supply chain resilience, e-commerce operations, Industry 4.0, logistics)
• Track 14: Strategic Management (Corporate strategy, competitive advantage, M&A, global expansion, business model innovation)